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Post Modern S Curve Iron Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Post modern table lamp constructed of a series of three S curve iron bars and an iron plate base
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Early Danish Modern "S" Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of three early cast iron "S" candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. Nice black patina with polished brass accents. All stamped "Denmark". #313
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron, Brass
Mid-Century Modern S Design Ceder Handcrafted Sculpture Signed by Artist
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
artisan Larry Buettner. Signed on the bottom. A unique item for a modern inspired space. Dimensions: 4.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
H 11.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in
Set 6 Pop Modern "S" Dining Chairs Attributed to Verner Panton Model 275 S
By Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning set of six dining chairs, Classic 1960s pop modernist design. Attributed to Vernor Panton, Model 275-s. Amazing quality, heavy. Dark charcoal grey fabric wrapped over S-shap...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern S-Shaped Wood and Amber Colored Acrylic Cocktail Sofa Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sculptural vintage kidney shaped coffee cocktail table
Measurements listed are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 48 in D 25 in
Supreme x Vitra Panton Mid-Century Modern "S Chair" in Glossy Red with Logo
By Verner Panton, Supreme, Vitra
Located in Englewood, NJ
modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
H 35.25 in W 23.5 in D 19.75 in
Mexican Modern Leather and cocobolo Magazine rack, Don S. Shoemaker, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Label: Señal S.A.Hecho en Mexico.
Cocobolo wood and black leather mid-century modern magazine rack
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
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H 13.39 in W 13 in D 16.93 in
Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair with footrest. Made from cocobolo (Mexican rosewood) and black leather in the 1960s. The biomorphic lines of the exotic rosewood create an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
H 32.68 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
Mexican Modern, Rectangular coffee table, 1960's Don S. Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Label: Señal S.A.Hecho en Mexico.
Cocobolo wood and black leather mid-century modern coffee table
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
This is the Sloucher chair made in the 1960's. Leather has been restored. Made of Cocobolo Rosewood.
Don S. Shoemaker (1919 - 1990) was born in Nebraska and studied at the Art Inst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don S. Shoemaker Mexican Modern Inlaid Mixed Woods Parquetry Hinged Box
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Inlaid mixed woods parquetry box created by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960s. Box measures 2.25" by 6.5" by 5.5" and is in very good vintage condition showing some wear. Signed with the Do...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
XL Mid Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp by E.S. Horn Aalestrup Denmark 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cone pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
Einar Barnes for p.s. Heggen Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Wastebasket
By P.S. Heggen, Einar Barnes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern waste can, designed by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen, Norway, circa 1960s. Rich
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Italian Wheat Back Chairs with Original Bistro Table by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in New York, NY
A set of four exquisite vintage Italian chairs from the 1960s, meticulously crafted with ornate backs resembling a sheaf of wheat, accompanied by the original bistro table. Elegantly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
1960's 1970's Sports Car Inspired McQueen Armchair Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
MacQueen Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 35.44 in
Nils Jonsson Teak Sideboard for P.S. Heggen, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Nils Jonsson, P.S. Heggen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
distinctive Scandinavian Modern style. Crafted with precision and elegance, it features sleek black sliding
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 75.2 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by Skovby Møbelfabrik, c. 1970's
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Deland, FL
introduced innovative and complex designs to the Danish Modern aesthetic usually known for being minimalist
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 47.25 in
S. Salvadori Gold Wheat Sheaf Wall Sconce, 1970s
By S. Salvadori
Located in Hastings, GB
S. Salvadori wheatsheaf scone light,
circa 1970s, Italy
Beautiful single large wall sconce with wheat sheaf and flower details
The light takes 2 E14 small screw in bulbs
Original gil...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Trash Can Wastebasket
By P.S. Heggen, Einar Barnes
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully grained rosewood trash can. Designed in Norway by Einar Barnes for P.S. Hegen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 15 in D 9 in
Selection of Danish Modern Waste Cans by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Danish modern waste cans, designed by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen, Norway, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech, Rosewood, Teak
Salvadori Fleur de Lis Gold Wall Lights Italian, 1970's
By S. Salvadori
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning Salvadori 1970's Italian trio of Fleur de Lis chained wall lights. Each of the Fleur de Lis house a single bulb holder to the rear, and are joined to each other with a len...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames, labeled underneath.
Mid-Century Modern S-37
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
By P.S. Heggen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico. This design was included in the 2017 Don S. Shoemaker ...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Brass Table Lamp from Boulanger, 1970's
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed and produced by Boulanger in Belgium, during the 1960's. It features a brass cylindrical tubular base were a curved brass rod arm is attached. Finishes w...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Luxury 'Medici' Box by S.T. DUPONT, Limited Edition
By S.T. Dupont
Located in NICE, FR
Ages to the modern times, the Italian Renaissance has been one of the most important factors in the
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Platinum
Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Wood Trays
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four serving trays or plates by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker, from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Designer Don Shoemaker ( was born in Nebraska and studied at the Art Inst...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
S A Boulanger Gold Pineapple Table Lamp
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Hastings, GB
An elegant and tall console/table lamp dating to the mid 1970s by SA Boulanger of Belgium, the long silver coloured metal leaf fronds set inside a chalice are a trademark design of B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lounge Chairs Don S Shoemaker, circa 1970
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of ‘Sling Swinger’ lounge chairs in wood and leather Don S Shoemaker
Brazil, circa 1970 made by Senal.
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cocobolo Rosewood Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal S.A. of Mexico
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Don were modern interpretations of traditional Mexican furnishings. Many of his iconic designs were
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
H 30.25 in W 53.5 in D 96 in
Modern Don Shoemaker Sling Chair for Senal
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Tulsa, OK
Modern Don Shoemaker Sling Chair for Senal
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hand carved bookends made in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Include original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Blue Turquoise Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, S.A. Boulanger
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Madrid, ES
is stylish, modern, elegant and made in the style and in the same period as Maison Charles France
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970's to 1980's Mid Century Modern to Post-modern Brass Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An amazing inclusion to your dining room, lounge, or bedroom, this late 1970’s to early 1980’s Arc Floor lamp gives a classy look to your décor. The arched lamp shines the perfect ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Shoemaker's most iconic chair, The Sloucher from the Sling line, the leather is original as are the buttons that are nailed to the wood (two out of twenty wer...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Michael Smith Modern Designer California King Upholstered Bed Frame
By Michael S. Smith
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Michael Smith Modern Designer California King Upholstered Bed Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury Pendant Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small Stilnovo inspired Danish Pendant Light from E. S. Horn. Its made from black powder coated aluminium, translucent acrylic, perforated steel and brass. It will be sold installe...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Maison S.A Boulanger White Opalescent Ostrich Egg Lamp
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Hastings, GB
Exceptional lamp by S.A Boulanger, golden fronds protrude from the large central ‘Ostrich Egg’ which sits within a detailed leaf holder forming part of the gilt base.
This is a won...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern bedside tables, 1940's
By Halvdan Pettersson
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of nightstands made of beech, faux leather and brass rivets and accents designed by Halvdan Pettersson. Produced by Tibro möbelfabrik in Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Blue Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, S.a. Boulanger, Belgium
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Antwerp, BE
the brass.
This blue table lamp is stylish, modern, elegant and made in the style and in the same
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sven Andersen Sideboard in Teak, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Andersens Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful teak sideboard was designed by Sven Andersen and manufactured in Norway in second half of the 1950s. The piece features three doors that reveal lots of storage space a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 80.71 in D 18.12 in
Lighter S.T. Dupont Chinese Lacquer Gold Plated Made In France Midcentury
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Palermo, IT
Lighter S.T. Dupont china lacquer black is a LUXURY product known for its elegance and superior quality. This specific model, with its lacquer and 18kt gold plating, is particularly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
No Reserve
H 2.37 in W 1.46 in D 0.4 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Centrum Mobler
By C.S. Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Danish coffee table with beautiful rosewood grain throughout, designed by Centrum
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Three Shade Midcentury Table Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare fully adjustable 3-shaded table or desk lamp. It has opaline glass shades and flexible 'goose' necks' that allows adjustment in every angle. It was manufactured and desig...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lighter S.T. Dupont Gold Yellow Line 2 Tobacco Accessories France Midcentury 70s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Palermo, IT
Precious and refined S.T. lighter Dupont ligne 2 with vertical lines in yellow gold. France, 70s/80s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold
No Reserve
H 2.37 in W 1.38 in D 0.4 in
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Rare Bowl Hand-Carved
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare attributed to Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. No labels but according to the owner this piece was purchased with a lot of items by Don Shoemaker hand carved ...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Walnut
"Neck and Neck ii" Hand Colored Aquatint Signed C. S. Fitzsimonds
By Carl S. Fitzsimonds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Inlaid Wall Mount Bar Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Tray by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker, from his workshop in Señal Mexico. Beautiful geometric inlaid marquetry of mixed exotic woods. Can be mounted on the wall.
Designer Don Sho...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Teak Desk. 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome and finely crafted mid-Century Modern solid teakwood desk. It features a set of three
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1960’s, Danish Teak Table By Skobvy
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful teak dining table by Skovby from the 60s. It has the label in the bottom of the table's top. The table has been restored. It comes with two leaves. Without leaves, the tabl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Credenza 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fulton, CA
A 1950's Mid-Century Modern blonde credenza with cane door detail. Original condition with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Wicker, Cane
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood High Chest
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood High Chest. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Maison Bagues Style Gilt Brass Chandelier from S.A. Boulanger, 1970s
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Bastogne, BE
Gorgeous chandelier from S.A. Boulanger manufactory.
Belgium.
Maison Bagues Style.
A large gilded tôle chandelier with a central spray of long slender foliage surrounded by ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Cutting Board or Server Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Unused mixed wood cutting board or serving tray by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Genebra
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Danish hand-hammered copper hanging lamp by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish hand-hammered copper hanging lamp by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 1950s
Danish hanging lamp, this lamp is hand-hammered copper by E.S Horn Aalestrup. Hand-beaten copper gives a handi...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing this sleek Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza, a timeless piece embodying the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Genebra
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
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- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a modern home?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
- Is a shag rug modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Did Picasso found modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
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